EVENT: ACBA:2010
DATE: 11 November 2010
Guests: Approximately 200-300
This year sees the 18th year of the annual AustCham
Westpac Australia-China Business Awards
(ACBA:2010), created to celebrate excellence in
Australian business across Greater China. This awards programme
also provides nominees and finalists with high profile recognition
for the most outstanding achievers in this arena.
ACBA:2010 is jointly organised by the
Australian Chambers of Commerce in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong
& Macau. This year the Awards Ceremony will be held in
Shanghai, followed by Hong Kong in 2011 and Beijing in 2012. This
important Awards programme is conducted in association with the
China-Australia Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou and supported by
the Australian Trade Commission.
Both one-year and three-year sponsorship packages are
now available.
By participating as an Individual Awards
Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to brand your
company to benefit from the extensive press and broadcast media
campaign on the Australia Network that we are undertaking; and to a
wide range of stakeholders including Australian businesses active
in China; and importantly, Australian and Chinese Government
agencies.
Key dates for ACBA:2010 include:
- Media Conference for Finalists at the Australian pavilion
- 19 October.
- Judging of finalists - 20th October
- ACBA:2010 Awards Ceremony in Shanghai - 11
November.
The full sponsorship package is available here. For further
information about ABCA:2010 click
here.
Sponsorship categories include:
Naming Rights Sponsorship Opportunities
Naming rights sponsors are being sought for the following
award categories in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Sponsorship is also
available for a one year period, however the total sponsorship fee
is discounted when a company commits sponsorship for three years
across the three regions. Sponsorship and support affords you a
unique branding opportunity across Greater China that continues for
up to six months following the actual awards.
Sponsorship categories include:
- The [Sponsor name] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Large
Companies
(>100 employees)
- The [Sponsor name] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE SME's
(<100 employees)
- The [Sponsor name] BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURIAL
(>50 employees)
- The [Sponsor name] BUSINESS INNOVATION
- The [Sponsor name] SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
- available for 2010 only
- The [Sponsor name] PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
In-kind Sponsorship Opportunities
AustCham is also seeking to partner with a number of companies
interested in providing in kind sponsorship to support the Awards
Ceremony, including companies that provide
beverages, air travel, accommodation,
audio visual support, media coverage and so on. We will
recognise these sponsors by adding their logos to promotional
flyers, the Awards website and the event program. In-kind sponsors
will also be mentioned by the MC during the Awards Ceremony.
Media Relations
The prestigious Australia-China Business Awards attract
significant media coverage in Greater China, Australia and
throughout the Asia Pacific region.
The Australia Network will be the broadcast
media sponsor for ACBA:2010 and sponsors will have
the opportunity to receive company logo placement during
approximately 360 television promotions in the lead up to the
event. The Australia Network is Australia's international
television channel, beaming 24/7 to more than 44 countries across
Asia, the Pacific and Indian subcontinent.
Australia-China Connections magazine will be following
the Awards program and has committed to highlighting the finalists
and winners in a special report. This magazine receives coverage in
China, Australia, Hong Kong and through Austrade offices and
airlines.
Sponsors receive substantial coverage in AustCham communication
in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong & Macau from the opening of
nominations on 14 July to the Gala Awards Ceremony in
November. In addition, each Chamber will promote the Awards to
relevant media within its jurisdiction.